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Growing Korean Zucchini in Zone 3a

Zone 3a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Korean Zucchini early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Last frost: May 22. First frost: Sep 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 24Sep 12

Season: May 22 – Sep 12 (113 days) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 2x)

Zone3a
Last FrostMay 22
First FrostSep 12
Season Length113 days
Days to Harvest55
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceNone
Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Korean Zucchini in Zone 3a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 24

Start Korean Zucchini seeds indoors around Apr 24 (4 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85°F. Germinates in 4–10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 22

Transplant Korean Zucchini seedlings outdoors after May 22. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65°F. Space plants at 1/sqft (12" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 26

First harvest approximately Jun 26 (~35 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 12).

Companion Planting

❌ Potato

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